United Kingdom, Sept. 14 -- Twiggy's husband Leigh Lawson believes the secret to their happy marriage is meeting later in life.

Twiggy, 75, and Leigh, 83, have been married for 42 years and Leigh believes that both having been married before and him being in his forties when they met are the keys to their long-lasting union.

He told the Daily Mail newspaper: "I think luck plays a big part. I wonder if we would have lasted as long if we'd met when we were younger.

"I was in my 40s when we met so I must have done something right to get a second chance. I also think there's more respect and you're much more prepared to make a compromise when you're a bit older as well.

"You're more prepared to make compliments and . we make each other la...